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    30 Queer Oscar-Nominated Films to Binge

    Glenn Garner
    02/28/17
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    Moonlight (2016)

    Moonlight (2016)
      

    Moonlight made history as the first queer movie to take home the Oscar for Best Motion Picture. It was the inspiring culmination of a long list of LGBTQ films to earn even a nomination from the Academy.

    Related | In Shocking Twist, Moonlight Wins Best Picture

    Unfortunately, most of the movies on the list feature predominately white casts and very few actually queer actors. But as we gain more social progress, the standards for representation in Hollywood increase. This year's Academy Awards were proof that audiences' voices have never been louder, and they are being heard.

    Actor in a Supporting Role - Mahershala Ali *WINNER
    Actress in a Supporting Role - Naomie Harris
    Cinematography - James Laxton
    Directing - Barry Jenkins
    Film Editing - Nat Sanders and Joi McMillon
    Music (Original Score) - Nicholas Britell
    Best Picture - Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, Producers *WINNER
    Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Screenplay by Barry Jenkins; Story by Tarell Alvin McCraney *WINNER

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